The explosion occurred 1,000 meters (3,280 ft) underground at the Karl Marx mine, where 34 miners are still trapped, in the town of Yenakiyevo in the Donetsk Region early Sunday morning. The powerful explosion shattered windows in neighboring buildings.
The two rescued miners have been hospitalized and are reported to be in a satisfactory condition.
Three other miners were injured in the blast, one is reported to be suffering from shock.
Rescue teams, who are in contact with the miners, are currently trying to reach the trapped workers using a hoist.
Work at the mine was suspended several days before the accident following breaches in safety measures. The miners, who were working underground at the time of the blast, were trying to carry out maintenance work and improve safety.
A criminal case has been launched.
